Fighters on EliteXC/Strikeforce card pass drug tests

All fighters on the EliteXC/Strikeforce co-promotion March 29 in San Jose, Calif. tested negative for drugs, according to the California State Athletic Commission.

The CSAC ordered testing for anabolic agents, masking agents and “drugs of abuse,” such as marijuana, cocaine and heroin.

Frank Shamrock and Cung Le headlined the show in front of 16,326 fans at the HP Pavilion in one of the best MMA events of the year. Le outlasted Shamrock in a highly entertaining affair, as Shamrock was unable to continue fighting after round three, due to a broken right wrist.

The unbeaten Le claimed the Strikeforce middleweight title with the victory.

The event was hugely successful for the two promotions, producing a gate of $1.1 million and a clean bill of health regarding drug testing helps to ensure lasting impressions about the show are positive.